So many Head Turns and Thumbs Up....but WHY?

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xiven

+1 I got alot of that too when I had bought my Eclipse. I guess people hadn't seen one before and it got alot of attention as it was the first run of the 4th gen models.

And we all know how much those ones ended up sucking

xiven · 06-08-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

And we all know how much those ones ended up sucking

yup. i agree with you 100%.

semtex · 06-08-2009, 09:21 AM

In case anyone is wondering where that 'fart on your cake' expression came from, see CakeFarts - Know what I like the most?

WARNING: **NSFW**

IMWEZL · 06-09-2009, 02:44 AM

Try driving a Solid Red 370Z down Waikiki during the middle of the day. On our Anniversary my wife and I "acted" as tourist downtown, getting valet parking off the main strip when a mini-mob of real tourist came out of no-where.

One girl asked how much money do I make. Looking over at my wife, because I knew she was pissed, I answered..."Not much, I'm in the Army".

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In case anyone is wondering where that 'fart on your cake' expression came from, see CakeFarts - Know what I like the most? WARNING: **NSFW**

Semtex, do you visit importatlanta's RLD? lol

ocfoilist · 06-09-2009, 03:04 AM

Heh...I had a car full of Asians take photos of my 370 in a parking structure, giving me the thumbs up afterwards. It was pretty funny to see a car full of guys all taking shots of the car with their iPhones. It was pretty gratifying since my friend was parked right next to me with his new Porsche Cayman S, with they didn't give a second glance at.

Then again, maybe that means I'm a ricer...

370Ztune · 06-09-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

Heh...I had a car full of Asians take photos of my 370 in a parking structure, giving me the thumbs up afterwards. It was pretty funny to see a car full of guys all taking shots of the car with their iPhones. It was pretty gratifying since my friend was parked right next to me with his new Porsche Cayman S, with they didn't give a second glance at.

Then again, maybe that means I'm a ricer...

-Hunter

semtex · 06-09-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Semtex, do you visit importatlanta's RLD? lol

What's RLD?

IMWEZL · 06-09-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

What's RLD?

Nevermind, I figured you found the cakefarts on IA's Red Light District.

fly yellow · 06-08-2009, 09:51 AM

I was getting attention with my MR2 even after I had it for 6 years. I don't think the Z will have the same effect for so long. The MR2 really did look like a tiny Ferrari.

shabarivas · 06-08-2009, 07:19 PM

Ha ha yea i notice this as well... I was driving by this lambo the other day near where I live and the guy was pointing over at my car and i could see him mouthing to his GF/ wife/whatever - oh wow look how crazy that looks LOL

jmlenz · 06-08-2009, 07:48 PM

hmm...I guess in car-culture central socal there is too much competition. No one cares about the 370 here, no heads turned, no thumbs up, nada. Think I got the attention of one 16yo asian kid walking down the street - thats about it haha

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlenz

hmm...I guess in car-culture central socal there is too much competition. No one cares about the 370 here, no heads turned, no thumbs up, nada. Think I got the attention of one 16yo asian kid walking down the street - thats about it haha

That reminds me, in Baltimore I found I dont get NEARLY as much attention as when I drove it back to my hometown in Buffalo, which is a VERY middle-class area. Not that Im starving for attention, but I can sure tell when people are just driving around, and when people are suddenly craning their necks all over the place. I was a little surprised I guess.

fly yellow · 06-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

That reminds me, in Baltimore I found I dont get NEARLY as much attention as when I drove it back to my hometown in Buffalo, which is a VERY middle-class area. Not that Im starving for attention, but I can sure tell when people are just driving around, and when people are suddenly craning their necks all over the place. I was a little surprised I guess.

This is very true. Maybe it's because if you divert your attention in Baltimore you may get shot.

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

This is very true. Maybe it's because if you divert your attention in Baltimore you may get shot.

Touche.

370Ztune · 06-08-2009, 08:18 PM

From an outside perspective; the 350Z has always been a very respectable car; heck I use to want one. The reason I didn't go for one is because IMO, it wasn't as hardcore of a track car when compared to cars like the S2000 (which is my current vehicle).

IMO the 370Z is a creation that was designed to give redemption to the "Fairlady" name by creating a more hardcore package that out of the box, is more nimble, but still offers the power that the Fairlady line is known for. The 370Z is so well designed that people who know very little about cars still know that this is a car to be reckoned with. Again, this is just my personal reason for loving the 370Z so much and if I saw one on the streets, I would give a thumbs up.

Just my two cents.

-Hunter

06-08-2009, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	In case anyone is wondering where that 'fart on your cake' expression came from, see CakeFarts - Know what I like the most? WARNING: NSFW __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

06-09-2009, 03:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 17	Heh...I had a car full of Asians take photos of my 370 in a parking structure, giving me the thumbs up afterwards. It was pretty funny to see a car full of guys all taking shots of the car with their iPhones. It was pretty gratifying since my friend was parked right next to me with his new Porsche Cayman S, with they didn't give a second glance at. Then again, maybe that means I'm a ricer... __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel

06-08-2009, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 266	I was getting attention with my MR2 even after I had it for 6 years. I don't think the Z will have the same effect for so long. The MR2 really did look like a tiny Ferrari. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-08-2009, 08:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 47	From an outside perspective; the 350Z has always been a very respectable car; heck I use to want one. The reason I didn't go for one is because IMO, it wasn't as hardcore of a track car when compared to cars like the S2000 (which is my current vehicle). IMO the 370Z is a creation that was designed to give redemption to the "Fairlady" name by creating a more hardcore package that out of the box, is more nimble, but still offers the power that the Fairlady line is known for. The 370Z is so well designed that people who know very little about cars still know that this is a car to be reckoned with. Again, this is just my personal reason for loving the 370Z so much and if I saw one on the streets, I would give a thumbs up. Just my two cents. -Hunter __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram Last edited by 370Ztune; 06-09-2009 at 11:10 AM.

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jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 644	hmm...I guess in car-culture central socal there is too much competition. No one cares about the 370 here, no heads turned, no thumbs up, nada. Think I got the attention of one 16yo asian kid walking down the street - thats about it haha